Did the Bears get better over the weekend? | Chicago Sports Tonight
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On a Sunday edition of CST, Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen are joined by The Score's David Haugh and Westwood One's Chris Bleck to recap the 2026 NFL Draft. What does the panel think of the newest crop of Bears rookies? Did Ryan Poles miss an opportunity to upgrade the defensive line? Plus, are the Bears a better team after this weekend? All that and more on CST!

Evaluating Chicago Bears draft picks from first two days
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The 2026 NFL Draft wraps up on Saturday. The Chicago Bears have made four selections, so we asked CHGO Sports Podcast host Mark Carman to give his takes on what the team has done so far.

Will the Senate change the Megaprojects Bill? | The Chicago Report
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Governor Pritzker's response to the Bears stadium megaproject bill passing and what he wants changed.  Plus, we'll talk to a Hinsdale native, who's taken his push for tech policy change, all the way to D.C.  And, firing squad executions are back, but we take a look at the legal hurdles ahead.  First, a conversation we've been looking forward to all week, with the man behind the Bears stadium plan, state Rep. Kam Buckner. 

Trump administration makes changes to execution policy | The Chicago Report
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The Department of Justice is taking dramatic steps to reintroduce and strengthen the federal death penalty.  In a new 48 page report, the Bureau of Prisons announcing it will once again use firing squads and lethal injections to carry out executions.  Remember, the Biden administration halted all federal executions in 2021, including the use of lethal drugs.  Here to tell US more, and discuss the hurdles the trump administration may face, is Director of the Death Penalty Information Center, Robin Maher.

Hinsdale native takes on tech safety for youth | The Chicago Report
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A Hinsdale native has made it his mission to protect the online generation.   Now, he leads Design It For Us, a youth-led coalition that stands up to big tech, for the sake of young users.  As Governor Pritzker pushes new bills to rein in harmful algorithms and tax social platforms, we're hearing from the young leaders at the center of the debate.  Joining us is the co-founder, Zamaan Gureshi to talk about the state's latest tech related news, and how his generation is handling it. 

Megaprojects bill passes: Will the Senate vote yes? | The Chicago Report
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State Rep. Kam Buckner created the original bill, giving the bears the ability to negotiate with local governments over payments in lieu of higher property taxes.  So, the team will still pay property taxes plus the payment. But it underwent some tweaks, before making it to the house floor.  For instance, House democrats came to a consensus about how to divvy the money up for property tax relief, locally and statewide. He's joining us tonight, to share what this process was like, and what he sees the senate democrats doing with it.

Missing Dolton twins found, Bears draft and Chicago headlines | Week in Review
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On this episode of "Week in Review:" missing Dolton twin infants found safe, a Bears draft pick breakdown and a CTA train derailment during the evening commute. Plus, a rideshare delivery turns into a drug discovery, over $100K in Pokémon cards stolen and a viral goose egg theft caught on camera.

1-on-1 with Dillon Thieneman | The Offseason
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Cassie Carlson went 1-on-1 with the newest Chicago Bear, Dillon Thieneman, after his introduction at Halas Hall. Dillon talks about his first impressions of the Bears since being drafted, why he likes to be coached hard and his obsession with being great.

Dillon Thieneman Film Breakdown & Bears Day 2 Targets | The Offseason
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On Episode 9 of The Offseason, Anthony Herron joined Cassie Carlson to react to the Bears selecting Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick. Big Ant also breaks down Dillon Thieneman's film and projects what Thieneman will add to the Bears defense. Plus, there is a lot of talent still on the board heading into Day 2 of the draft. Big Ant gives us potential Bears targets to keep an eye on when the Bears are on the clock.

Bears select safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th pick
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The Chicago Bears have selected safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th Pick. FOX Chicago's Chris Kwiecinski and Tina Nguyen break it down.

Trump threatens to shoot boats in Strait of Hormuz | The Chicago Report
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President Trump is threatening to shoot and kill any boats laying mines as tension escalates in the Strait of Hormuz.  That's after, he posted to Truth Social saying the U.S. military is intensifying its mine clearing efforts there.  All the while, a ceasefire remains in place, but questions are growing about what it's really worth if the fighting continues in the strait.  We're bringing in Northeastern Illinois University Professor and Iranian native Mateo Farzaneh. 

Bears Draft Live: Who will the Bears target in the 1st round?
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Cassie Carlson, Anthony Herron and Tina Nguyen host Bears Draft Live on Fox Chicago. The crew gets you ready for Night 1 of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Who will the Bears target in the 1st round? Anthony breaks down multiple draft prospects, and Tina is up at Halas Hall giving you the latest Bears intel from Lake Forest. Plus, special guests Jeff Joniak and Matt Forte joined the show!

Jeff Joniak breaks down NFL Draft, Bears outlook
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Jeff Joniak, the voice of the Bears, joins “Bears Draft Live” to discuss what lies ahead in the NFL Draft and what it could mean for the team next season.

Why everything has been clicking for the Cubs | Chicago Sports Tonight
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 ESPN's Jesse Rogers joined Tina Nguyen on CST from Wrigley Field. Jesse tells Tina why the Cubs have been red hot as of late, how impressive Cubs starters have been stepping up, Shota Imanaga returning to form and how Nico Hoerner has been a man on a mission this season.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s cause of death released

New gruesome forensic details have been released in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Singer D4vd’s defense team maintains his innocence as the trial looms.

Matt Forte: 'I have ultimate trust in Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson' | Chicago Sports Tonight
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 Former Bears running back Matt Forte joined Cassie Carlson on CST. Forte is currently a draft analyst for The Athletic and talked about who he'd like to see the Bears target in the first round. Forte also explained why he's optimistic about the Bears future under Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson and why he has ultimate trust in them to get this right.

 Why Bears fans should be assured Ryan Poles will assemble a strong draft class | Chicago Sports Tonight
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GMFB's Manti Te'o joined Cassie Carlson on CST. Manti broke down the types of defensive profiles the Bears should target in the draft. Manti also spoke highly of the Bears future and why he believes they have the right pieces in place to compete at the top of the NFC.